WTB Chevy 12 bolt Rear open, posi, what ever.

[TURBOPOWERED68]

let me know what you have

BTW i am a cheap Mofo

[Art]

Just an opinion here, but if you are looking to not spend coin, why a 12 bolt? An 8.8 is FoMoCo's answer to the 12 bolt. They are still in production, plentiful, and cheap.
All things a 12 bolt isn't.

[TURBOPOWERED68]

Pardon my ignorance but what is the application for the 8.8 and is it a direct bolt-in to the 68-72 A-Body?
thanks for your help.


Just an opinion here, but if you are looking to not spend coin, why a 12 bolt? An 8.8 is FoMoCo's answer to the 12 bolt. They are still in production, plentiful, and cheap.
All things a 12 bolt isn't.

[TURBOPOWERED68]

Duhh!!! i just figured out "FoMoCo"
just guessing here - id have to find one out of a full size car. Then have it modified to fit my car??
Wouldn't that be a lot more $$$$ then a direct fit 12 bolt??

[Art]

I know they are close to bolt in for a G body, lemme look and see.

[LongIsland63SS409]

let me know what you have

BTW i am a cheap Mofo

Found this on Long island Craigs List

Mike
http://longisland.craigslist.org/pts/1906108984.html

[TURBOPOWERED68]

thanks for the link
i don't know how i missed it:mad: since i check CL everyday
the guy said that It was just in a 65 Lemans SO it might not be a 68-72 but id be willing to sacrifice the 1.5 inches or so.
I just hope its not another BOP rear like the one another Long Islander was trying to sell me as Chevy rear:mad::mad:
Just to refresh my self

Chevy 12 Bolt = C-Clips, 12 bolts on the ring. Is this Right?????

thanks for the help and link.

[LongIsland63SS409]

thanks for the link
i don't know how i missed it:mad: since i check CL everyday
the guy said that It was just in a 65 Lemans SO it might not be a 68-72 but id be willing to sacrifice the 1.5 inches or so.
I just hope its not another BOP rear like the one another Long Islander was trying to sell me as Chevy rear:mad::mad:
Just to refresh my self

Chevy 12 Bolt = C-Clips, 12 bolts on the ring. Is this Right?????

thanks for the help and link.

12 bolts twice. On the cover and the ring gear.

http://www.hemmings.com/mus/stories/2008/03/01/hmn_feature22.html

Mike

[Art]

Okay, unlike a G, there are no easy 8.8 swaps. How ever, consider this. A full size ford sedan (crown vic, LTD etc) housing can be had for less than $100.00. Go to a you pull it yard for your posi and gear out of an explorer for about the same. I'm pretty sure you are all set now with 31 spline axles, big tubes, etc. for cheap as you asked. The fab time for the LCA is a few hours (if you are handy) and then you have some choices to make regarding U joints and wheels. It is do able, just not for the meek.

[mikelbeck]

Okay, unlike a G, there are no easy 8.8 swaps. How ever, consider this. A full size ford sedan (crown vic, LTD etc) housing can be had for less than $100.00. Go to a you pull it yard for your posi and gear out of an explorer for about the same. I'm pretty sure you are all set now with 31 spline axles, big tubes, etc. for cheap as you asked. The fab time for the LCA is a few hours (if you are handy) and then you have some choices to make regarding U joints and wheels. It is do able, just not for the meek.

Where are there you pull it yards still around here?

[TURBOPOWERED68]

From what i have searched. 150 miles away in PA. there use to be a bunch in NJ right off of the Pulaski skyway. But i haven't been there in more then 15 Years.


Where are there you pull it yards still around here?

[TURBOPOWERED68]

OK i left a deposit on the rear i will be picking it up tomorrow morning:)

[TURBOPOWERED68]

GOT IT YEAHHHHH

i will sand blast it sometime this week
Also what do i look for when i am checking the Gears and posi?

[LongIsland63SS409]

GOT IT YEAHHHHH

i will sand blast it sometime this week
Also what do i look for when i am checking the Gears and posi?

Great!

Post some pictures with the cover off.

Mike

[TURBOPOWERED68]

will do it tomorrow

[TURBOPOWERED68]

i must be the sorriest most gullible fck on the planet i just went out to look over the rear and this is what i found.

[TURBOPOWERED68]

a few more.

A piece a of wood :mad:

a chipped tooth :mad:

i hope that the Rest of the Rear is good :mad:

i am unsure if i will call the guy up in the morning as he said to me "call me if you have any problems with it" "But don't worry you won't"
BTW it has 43 - 13

[LongIsland63SS409]

i must be the sorriest most gullible fck on the planted i just went out to look over the rear and this is what i found.

Not sure what the wood is all about?

Gear ratio is 3:31.
Look at the bright side it's a posi. :smile:

Mike

[TURBOPOWERED68]

yeahh bright side
New gears = $$$$$
Labor For gears = $$$$$$
i guess i am going to have to learn how to set up gears :(

[mikelbeck]

Where was the wood?

[Art]

Trick to setting up gears: patience! and a torque multiplying wrench for getting the preload correct on the pinion. I do em' in my backyard,or on my back in the street. Takes an afternoon. If you need parts I have a guy. Or just talk to Supershafts. Quickest turn around for sure.

[TURBOPOWERED68]

Trick to setting up gears: patience! and a torque multiplying wrench for getting the preload correct on the pinion. I do em' in my backyard,or on my back in the street. Takes an afternoon. If you need parts I have a guy. Or just talk to Supershafts. Quickest turn around for sure.
How much would you charge me to set mines up?

[TURBOPOWERED68]

didn't mean to spook any one away
i have learned to live with rejection LOL

[Art]

I haven't forgotten, just trying to think it out carefully before I answer. With the rear out of the car should be easier, I have never had the opportunity. And depending on what gear set you are looking to have installed on the series carrier that you have (a series three IIRC) will determine what parts I will need you to have "on hand". For starters you will need a new seal,crush collar and pinion nut. A nice assortment of pinion and carrier shims too, though I have found that GM's factory shim jobs usually are pretty close. So you see if I didn't tell you all of this up front, it could turn a nice three hour job into a bit of a headache for everyone.

[TURBOPOWERED68]

i got you

i will be blasting and painting the housing.
and cleaning out all of the gear oil (i hate that stuff)
the gears will be 3.42s
i was also thinking about rebuilding the posi unit with 400# springs
i am going to order 3 inch studs for the axles.

i was going to order an installation kit. but didn't want to buy anything like that yet as deferent builders like deferent brands.